The Oil and Sustainability Program (OSP), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), and the Ministry of Health (MOH) have proudly unveiled the "Empowering Africa" initiative to bring cleaner energy, connectivity, e-health, and e-education solutions.
"Empowering Africa" builds on the Clean Fuel Solutions for Cooking Program, a vital Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) component. The initiative, which will empower communities across Africa, represents a milestone in advancing sustainable development and improving the lives of millions of people.
Spearheaded by OSP, MCIT, and MOH, the initiative funds electric cooking stoves and introduces essential connectivity solutions, e-education platforms, and e-health services to rural areas in Africa.
The collaborative effort among Saudi institutions underscores the Kingdom's commitment to one of its most ambitious initiatives, which will forge a brighter future for African communities, and signifies the Kingdom's steadfast commitment to addressing worldwide challenges. It encourages public involvement and advances international regulatory collaboration to pursue a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
Launched in 2021 as part of the MGI, Clean Fuel Solutions for Cooking provides cleaner cooking fuels, including Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), solar power, and biodigesters, to 750 million people worldwide.
This initiative offers solutions to vulnerable populations globally, many facing dire consequences due to traditional and hazardous cooking practices, such as coal and wood usage. These clean cooking solutions have the potential to save countless lives by mitigating the health risks associated with these cooking fuels.
OSP, MCIT, and MOH will announce additional details at COP28 in Dubai, UAE, in December 2023.
